At 87 years old, Marta Becket still captivates audiences at the Amargosa Opera House she stumbled upon almost 45 years ago. The September/October edition of Nevada Magazine highlights the legendary Marta, whose dedication to the arts has kept the Opera House alive all these years. Read the full article here:
Still Dancing After All These Years
August 25, 2011
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A New Day in Amargosa
October 6, 2010
The old adage “The show must go” is definitely the sentiment of the Amargosa Opera House. Although Marta Becket no longer goes en point her creative spirit is still going strong. Saturday, October 30th marks the debut of a permanent American historic exhibition and dance performance entitled “If These Walls Could Talk.” A collaboration between Marta and Sandy Scheller this show includes mime, video footage, and art.
More details about the show including show times and tickets can be found at www.amargosa-opera-house.com.
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The final curtain: Amargosa Opera House visionary Marta Becket prepares to bow out
September 3, 2010Kristen Peterson
Las Vegas Weekly
“I had a dream the other night that I walked out of my house on two legs, walked to the house across the street, sat on the porch with its potted plants and looked at my house from that vantage point … I feel grateful for my life, my memories. I’m most grateful that I’ve had this stage for 40 years to create my own world.” –Marta Becket
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Marta Becket’s desert dance goes on
January 4, 2010NEVADA STORIES: Despite injury, Marta Becket’s desert dance goes on
JOHN L. SMITH
Discuss this column in the eForums! Editor’s note: Today John L. Smith begins a new feature column devoted to people, places and events from around the state and the region.
Like a blithe spirit carried on a desert breeze, Marta Becket has danced for kings and commoners for more than four decades as the singular star performer at the Amargosa Opera House.
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New Production at Opera House
November 27, 2009
By Stacey Fott
While Marta Becket is taking a break from performing this season, visitors to the Amargosa Opera House will still be able to take in a show. If These Walls Could Talk created by Sandy Scheller and Marta combines Marta’s paintings on the theatre’s walls with music and dance from around the world. There are no spoken words but the murals still come to life – becoming characters. In addition to the Saturday evening performace, a Sunday matinee has been added at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 760-852-4441 or visit www.amargosa-opera-house.com.
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On with the Show!
June 26, 2009Welcome to ToDanceonSands.com! Please leave your comments on the life and times of Marta Becket or her book To Dance on Sands.
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